This multi-authored blog is
intended to be an international forum for the discussion of issues
related to the philosophical dimensions of sport, as well as a place to
disseminate calls for papers, publication and conference announcements,
and issues related to teaching in this area of philosophy.
There are many reasons to think that sport is a fitting and important topic for philosophic inquiry which will surface on this blog as the discussion progresses. For now, consider what William Morgan points out in his book Why Sports Morally Matter. Morgan argues that sports deserve to be taken seriously, in part because it is through arguing about sports that many people first learn to generalize, form arguments, and respond to counterarguments. Moreover, debates about economics, gender, race, patriotism, justice, and drugs arise in the context of philosophical discussions of sport, and we can often glean new insights related to these issues as they are discussed within this particular context.
There are many reasons to think that sport is a fitting and important topic for philosophic inquiry which will surface on this blog as the discussion progresses. For now, consider what William Morgan points out in his book Why Sports Morally Matter. Morgan argues that sports deserve to be taken seriously, in part because it is through arguing about sports that many people first learn to generalize, form arguments, and respond to counterarguments. Moreover, debates about economics, gender, race, patriotism, justice, and drugs arise in the context of philosophical discussions of sport, and we can often glean new insights related to these issues as they are discussed within this particular context.
I would add that as we think seriously about the philosophy of sport, we end up having to think seriously about metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. To my knowledge, no blog exists for the purpose of discussing philosophy of sport (this was true when I launched the blog, but fortunately it is no longer the case!). My hope is that this blog will be a forum for such discussion among philosophers, students, athletes, and anyone else who is simply interested in these issues.
3 comments:
Hi,
I am Robin Luke Varghese. I hold a doctorate in philosophy from University of Hyderabad with a specialization in philosophy of mind. I am also interested in philosophical issues in sports.I would like to know from you whether I can contribute to this blog by writing some short pieces. Thank you.
Hi,
I am Robin Luke Varghese. I hold a Ph.D in philosophy from University of Hyderabad with a specialization in philosophy of mind. I am also interested in philosophical issues in sports.I would like to know from you whether I can contribute to this blog by writing some short pieces. Thank you.
Robin,
That would be great, send me your contact info and I can get you set up as a contributor. My email is mikedotaustinatsymbolekudotedu
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